Service Information
John E. Lenzen, age 62, of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be Monday, June 3, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at Zion United Methodist Church in Buffalo Lake, with interment in the Buffalo Lake City Cemetery in Buffalo Lake.
Visitation will be held Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 2:00-4:00 P.M., at Zion United Methodist Church in Buffalo Lake, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
John Eugene Lenzen was born on July 22, 1961, in Waconia, Minnesota. He was the son of Eugene and Phyllis (Riesgraf) Lenzen. John was baptized as an infant at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waconia, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth. He received his elementary education in Waconia, and transferred to Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, where he completed the tenth grade.
John resided in rural Cologne, Minnesota, before making his home in Buffalo Lake. He was blessed with one son, Joshua, and a stepson, James.
John was employed as a maintenance lead at Suttle Apparatus Corp in Hector, Minnesota. He was also a member of the Vintage Snowmobile Club.
John enjoyed the outdoors, fishing in Canada or on his lake property, and playing softball and horseshoes. He loved to be out in the community and socializing with everyone. John especially cherished time spent with his family, grandchildren and friends.
John passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, at the age of 62 years.
Blessed be his memory.
John is survived by his:
Son, Joshua Lenzen and his wife, KamiJo of Stewart, MN;
Stepson, James Zaske of Grove City, MN;
Grandchildren, Haylee Zaske, Hayden Zaske, Hadleigh Lenzen, Everleigh Lenzen;
Siblings, Cathy Hesse and her husband, Larry of Maple Grove, MN,
Jim Lenzen and his wife, Penny of Hector, MN,
Tracy Behrens and her husband, J.P. of Norwood Young America, MN;
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives, caretakers, and friends.
John is preceded in death by his Parents, Eugene and Phyllis Lenzen; Nephew, Adam Lenzen.
Cindy Haas says
So sorry for your loss. He was a really nice man. Rest in peace, Tom & Cindy Haas
Kathy Uecker says
My sympathy to John’s family. John was a wonderful man and will always be remembered.
Deb Vacek says
I still can not believe he is really gone. I will miss his texts and harassment. He always had to give me some sort of BS everytime he saw me. I certainly enjoyed working with him and tossing back a beer or two with him over the years. His positive attitude these past years is something we all can learn from. He took everything in stride and was so proud of “his girls” who took care of him. I know he was proud of his family and grandkids! May he be celebrating his new life from the Heavens! he will certainly be missed by many… and July 22 will never be the same! The town always threw him such a great party for his birthday! 🙂
Jennifer Jaskowiak Wolverton says
Lenzen family I am so very sorry for your loss.
Larry Hesse says
My friend and Brother. We shared many car shows and sporting events for years. His positive attitude and love for family was admirable. I will miss him daily. John RIP
Your brother, Larry
Steve and Nancy Eiden says
Jim and Cathy. Steve and I were very saddened to hear about the loss of your brother. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Nancy Eiden
Dean Ovitt says
My deepest condolences, John was a wonderful person and I enjoyed our time at Suttle. Rest in Peace John!
Sincerely,
Dean Ovitt
Dave & Laurie says
John was a terrific guy, Always in good spirits and had a smile. He had a hard Life‘s road to Travel, but he traveled it with a smile. He will bring joy to Heaven.
Sandy Grussing says
Our sincere condolences go to John’s family. We remember him from our time with Suttle. Peace be with you.
Doug & Sandy Grussing